Sans Contrasted Tagun 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, retro, soft, lively, approachability, display impact, retro flavor, crafted character, rounded, chunky, bouncy, open forms, low stroke tension.
A rounded, heavy sans with soft terminals, broad bowls, and a gently irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Curves are dominant and corners are noticeably eased, giving letters a cushiony silhouette. Stroke behavior shows mild contrast and occasional flare-like thickening at joins, while counters stay fairly open for a dense style. Proportions lean wide in rounded letters (O/C/G) with compact, sturdy verticals, and the overall spacing feels generous and readable at display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a warm, informal presence is desired. The sturdy forms and open counters also make it effective for short bursts of text in signage and promotional materials, especially when you want a retro-leaning, friendly voice.
The font communicates an upbeat, approachable tone with a mid-century, sign-painting sensibility. Its softened geometry and slightly bouncy shapes create a casual friendliness that feels human and informal rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a soft, display-forward sans that balances strong weight with approachable, rounded shapes. Its slightly irregular rhythm suggests an aim to feel crafted and characterful while staying clean enough for modern graphic use.
Distinctive character comes through in the single-storey lowercase a and g, the teardrop/angled tail on the Q, and the varied, slightly idiosyncratic numeral shapes (notably 2, 3, and 9). The dot on i/j is round and prominent, reinforcing the playful voice. The overall color on the page is strong and dark, best suited to larger settings where the rounded details and counters can breathe.